Conflict is one of the most important elements of stories, novels and plays because it causes the action. In order to discover what the story is really about, it is important to examine those conflicts to find some ideas and themes. Conflict that exists totally within a person is called inner-conflict. It usually involves indecision, self-doubt, self-blame or some intense emotion.

It is a state of mind in which you find it impossible to make a decision. It takes place within the mind of a character. In the story, The Demon Lover, by Elizabeth Bowen the major character, Mrs. Kathleen Drover, has an inner conflict. She is struggling to make a decision, take an action or overcome her feelings from the begining of the story till the end. The Demon Lover is a tale of one womans introspective journey to face repreesed memories of her past. The story takes place in the context of World War I and II. It is about an inward pilgrimage of Kathleen Drover who returns to her old house to pick up some things which she has left long before. Although it is not clear whether or not Kathleen Drovers return to her house is a physical journey, it is with certitude, a psychological one. She has been feeling guilty for the last twenty five years of her life. She promised to wait her fiance the day she sent him to war. But, she could not keep it and got married and became Mrs.Drover. As the story starts, we come across with Mrs.Drover who decides to go back to her old house which has not been used since war times. She goes there to question her life. Nevertheless, she has some doubts. She has repressed all her feelings for a long time and when she is confronted with truth she does not know how to behave. She has lived so long with no balance between societal rules and personal desires. She created a false identity for herself and bahaved according to the norms of society. She was expected to get married and she herself considered it as an escape. Later, she realized that it was impossible to escape from her real identity. So, this journey represents the exploration of her unconscious. In the begining of the story, there is a description of weather. This tells readers a lot about the mood of the character. It was late August; it had been a steamy, showery day : at the moment the trees down the pavement glitterd in an escape of humid yellow afternoon sun. ( pg 346) August is time of harvest. When we think of Mrs.Drover picking her things up, it is same for her. It is also end of summer when you are out of energy. Mrs.Drovers strength is also lessening because she can not bear this tension any more. It is a steamy hot weather; but on the other hand it is showery. This rain can be interpretted as release for her. She will feel releived after that visit. It is not only rain but shower. All of her feelings come out in a much stronger way because of the fact they have been repressed for twenty five years. The house also represents the psyche of Mrs.Drover. Bruised and battered by the war, the house contains several battle scars: the bruise in the wallpaper, claw-marks and the cracks in the structure, left by the last bombing. Not only her mind but also the house is damaged. She has closed the house which means she has erased her past. She now gets into her own mind she has locked . She is there to question her life. Nevertheless she is not sure whether to enter or not. She slowly forced round her latchkey in an unwilling lock, then gave the door, which had warped, a push with her knee. ( pg 346) It is clear from the passage that she has a dilemma in herself. She makes a decision but she is unwilling to act according to it. It is said to be an unwilling lock, but still she pushes the door with her knee. She wants to uncover the repressed memories but she suffers a lot while doing so. She had not put any more powder since she left the shop where she ate her solitary tea. ( pg348 ) She did not want to cover something on her face. It seems she is ready to confront with her past; but she is not willing to see the realities. Her going there without putting no powder on her face may be explained as her wish not to hide anything, but still she wears a hat which is pulled down. She keeps a secret which she can not confess. She is in between. She is so indecisive that she can not choose the right way. Mrs.Drover is described as a prosaic woman whose normal expression was that of controlled worry, but of assent (pg 348) She has always tried to control her life. Even her worry is controlled to maintain the impression that she is okey. She has always been a woman suffering and scarred by a repressed emotional event. As the story goes on we see a letter written by Kathleen addessed to herself . She has already forgot about it. She considers it written by her fiance. The letter is about the promise which should have been kept. She wrote the letter in order to relieve from the feeling of guilt. We, as readers, can see her conflict here. She has been suffering for a long time and she thinks she has to be punished. Therefore, she arranges the punishment herself. She comes back to the house in their anniversary date. She believes she has to suffer. Hence, she plans all these just to be punished. While she is getting ready to go, she thinks about the bad sides of him. He was never kind to me, not really, I dont remember him kind at all. Mother said he never considered me. He set on me, that was what it was- not love. Not love, not meaning a person well. What did he do, to make me promise like that?( pg 351 ). She wants to feel relaxed. On the one hand she feels guilty, but to make herself better she says she should not any more. After spending enough time in the house, she decides to flee. The idea of the taxi driver made her decisive, bold: she unlocked the door, went to the top of the staircase and listened down. (pg 351). The idea that she will leave the gloomy atmosphere makes her feel good, but still her mind is full of questions. She interpretes every sound as her fiances voice. She wants to leave before he comes; she does not consider that he will never be able to come as he is reported missing- probably dead in the war. When she comes eye to eye with the taxi driver, she starts to scream. She thinks that he is her fiance. No matter who the man is, she is ready to take any male she sees. Her screaming and beating on the glass around the taxi indicate a mental breakdown. At last, she comes to that point. But, on the other hand, this scream may be interpretted as something positive. Finally, she does not have to repress anything or control her feelings but she screams. She is in conflict with her mind. She has lived with that pressure all the time . She spent her days thinking about the promise and consequences she had to pay for not keeping it. At last, she accomplished; she came across with all the realities; the next step is much easier now ; because she is not willing to return to the town without the objects she has come to fetch.

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A home remodel project is a great way to spruce up your home and add a feeling of newness to the space. The bathroom is the perfect place to begin your home remodel process. It’s one of the smaller rooms in the home, but it’s also a room that requires great comfort ease of use. Because it’s a smaller space you remodel on a budget with no problem.

Start with a plan. What are you replacing, what are you totally remodeling, what is the style. Start by determining your budget and what you can afford for your bathroom remodeling project. Once you have a good picture of how much you’re able to spend, you can then easily plan your next move. Take time to think about the more expensive items. These are going to be the bathroom vanity, the shower, and if you need to move any plumbing or light fixtures… When working on a budget, you might find that you have to be a bit more creative with your purchases and overall bathroom design. Make a list of everything you would like to do and which items you want to change or replace the most. Start price shopping online and see how your list and prices measure up with your budget. If the list doesn’t come in at or under budget, then rate the items from one to ten, ten being the top priority and one the least priority in terms of what needs to be worked on first. Once you’ve assigned priority to everything on the list, you can either eliminate a few things or just start with the most important items and see where you end up after that’s all done and if you can add any of the extra lower priority things later. Now the challenge is thinking about what new items or design style to employ in your bathroom. For instance, if you want a new bathroom vanity, what size will it be and what will it look like? It is important that you consider the size, style, design, color and materials of every item you wish to work on. If you have a small bathroom, it’s important that you pick furnishing and/or fixtures that have ample storage space and do not take too much room. There is now a wide range of styles that are more affordable. Modern and contemporary designs are best for remodeling projects on a budget since they are highly available and because of their minimalist style, they work in large or small spaces. There are many other simple solutions to all kinds of bathroom dilemmas. Sometimes simply refurbishing the porcelain tub and adding a coordinating glass vessel sink and a striking vessel faucet will add life to a dull and old-looking bathroom. This is much less expensive than having to replace everything in the room. So keep your priority list, your budget, and your measurements by your side while you shop and design and you will be sure to stay on budget and have a beautiful new bathroom to show for it in the end. Copyright (c) 2010 Julia Ritzenthaler

There are many causes of bad breath in a person. It is important for any person who suffers, or causes others to suffer, with bad breath to find the specific cause of their bad breath. This common social disease can be devastating to personal relationships at work and home. The only way to find a good, effective treatment for bad breath is to find the specific cause. Some people who suffer with specific digestive disorders will find that Zantac is a cure for bad breath. This is one of those unintended consequences.

Halitosis is often used as meaning foul odor from the mouth. This is not correct and is a common misconception. The correct term for odors emanating from the oral cavity (your mouth) is Fetor Oris where Fetor is defined as a strong offensive, foul breath odor smell and Oris is from the mouth. Fetor Oris is a common malady for all ages.

Peptic Ulcer And Bad Breath

Bacteria in the body that is causing other problems as well cause many times bad breath. Certain bacteria have distinct odors and this will present itself as bad breath or other odor disorders in the human body. It has been found that peptic ulcers are often caused by a bacterium and the chronic infection makes a person have reflux and sometimes frequent vomiting that will contribute to the bad breath. By taking medication for the peptic ulcer, an H2 blocker such as Zantac may cure bad breath also.

The Effect Of Zantac To Cure Bad Breath

A person with a peptic ulcer not only has a bacterial infection that may be causing odor but has a problem with heartburn and reflux that will lead to bad breath as well. Zantac works in the stomach to decrease the indigestion associated with the ulcer. This will prevent heartburn, reflux, and any other odors with the ulcer. Taking Zantac to cure bad breath can be an effective method of treatment. The doctor may also treat the ulcer with an antibiotic to rid the body of the offending bacteria. The combination of treatments will make successful cure more possible.

Talk To A Doctor

Any one with a chronic problem of bad breath will want to see their personal physician and discuss the problem. If a person also has frequent indigestion or heart burn they should be sure to inform the doctor of this. The doctor can have tests performed that can help determine the specific cause of the bad breath and can prescribe treatment. If a digestive disorder is the basic cause Zantac can help to cure the bad breath problem.

Zantac is available over the counter but there are also prescription strengths available.

The doctor can best determine which strength and method of taking the drug will suit the patient. If a person can not get in to see the doctor quickly they may want to start taking the over the counter Zantac while waiting for their appointment but they should be sure to let the doctor know of this medication and any other medications they are taking.

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Every morning you wake up and do your morning rituals. Part of which istaking a shower and getting ready for your work and agenda’s for the day. As you are about to finish dressing you then realize you’re about to face again your dreadful closet with its unsightly pile of unsorted shoes, then you start scavenging for the shoes you decide to go with.

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